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HAMILTON AREA YMCAAUGUST 2015 - Ed. IIhamiltonymca.org
A Newsletter for Friends and Supporters of the Y
• Special Night for Special Kids • Benefitting Our SKOR Program• Facility Improvement Week • Schedule• Run to Raise Registration Now • Open!• Couch to 5k Running Program• From our Community Partner: • Princeton HealthCare System• YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program• Y’s Owls Preschool Opening• Create the Cover Contest
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SAVE THE DATE!Saturday, August 29 - SummerWorkout Tour at Veteran’s Park
Saturday, August 29 - OldiesDance at JKR Branch
Monday, September 7 - JKRBranch Closed for Labor Day
Tuesday, September 8 - GrandOpening of Y’s Owls Preschool
Wednesday, September 9 - LastDay to submit Create the CoverEntry
Saturday, September 12 - FreeFall Bootcamp at the SawmillBranch from 7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, Septmber 13 - Septemberfest
Thursday, September 24 - Special Night For Special KidsBenefitting Our SKOR Program
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TOUR DE Y WINNERS TOTAL 1165MILES GAINED AND 23 POUNDS LOST!The Tour de France is the best known bicycle race in the world. This year, we decided to bring all the thrills and none of the hills right to the Hamilton Area YMCAwith the Tour de Y. Throughout the month of July, members had the chance to compete against each other by tracking their number of completed miles for variousprizes. The competition was an overwhelming success with 52 participants biking atotal of 8,611 miles in 31 days.
There were, however, two members who broke away from the pack. Allie, 24, wasthe first place winner logging 617 miles, and Bob, 48, was the second place winnerwith 548 miles. They both signed up for the Tour de Y for different reasons, buttheir sense of achievement at the end was the same.
Allie said, “I signed up just because it was something new. I wanted to try somethingdifferent.” Allie has been an employee at the YMCA since November, but neverstayed to work out after her shifts. “The competition got me back into working out,and working out at my job.”
Bob began his venture towards a healthier lifestyle after gaining 21 pounds lastholiday season. “I started riding the bikes here in March, so the competition was ano-brainer for me,” he said. Bob has been a member for 6 years, and says he wouldcome here with his family while his son played basketball. Last winter he decided toease his way into the Wellness Center while his son was in the gymnasium.
Bob and Allie both attributed their motivation to the fact they were indeed competing against other members for a specific time period. “The prizes were good,but it was cool to see everyone’s totals increase every few days,” they both agreed.
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WE’RE IMPROVING FOR YOU!In order to ensure we start off the fall season with a JKRBranch that is in tip top shape, the Hamilton Area YMCAwill undertake a series of improvement projects in thecoming weeks.
Click here for the schedule.
RUN TO RAISE5K, Family Walk, Kid’s Run
Benefitting our Healthy Living Programs
Presented by
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!Click here to register!
Saturday, October 24, 2015Veteran’s Park (Kuser Road Entrance)
USATF Certified Course
The Hamilton Area YMCA's Healthy Living Programs aremaking a difference for our friendsand neighbors whoare living with multiple sclerosis, cancer, Parkinson's, pre-diabetes, childhood obesity and more.
When you Run to Raise one more person - maybeyour own loved one - will have the chance tochange his or her life through one of our HealthyLiving Programs.mYou are helping us make a difference!
Every individual who raises at least $100 will receive a Run to Raise Hoodie!
REGISTRATION FEES5K Adult $305K Youth (12 and under) $15Family Walk Adult $30Family Walk Youth (12 and under) $15Kids Run (12 and under) $15
Once they both realized they were ahead of most, theystarted to ride 2 – 3 hours per day, sometimes even coming in before work and again after. On average, Allieand Bob estimated they biked 25 – 30 miles and 20 – 25miles per day, respectively.
Even through the last day of the Tour de Y, Allie and Bobcould see and feel results. Allie began the month riding ata resistance of 5. She ended at 12. Bob started at either6 or 7 and ended at 15. They both said the recumbentbikes were their favorites because they could read, listento music, and use their phones as they were working out.“The workouts went faster because we had things to dowhile we were pedaling,” Bob said.
Since March, Bob has now lost 40 pounds with 10 comingas a result of the Tour de Y. Allie also lost 13 pounds during the competition from only riding the bike. Theyboth said they feel stronger and the visual of their bodieschanging also played a role in motivating them tocontinue with their goal of winning. Weight loss aside,Allie and Bob said the competition helped them formhealthier habits by getting them to the gym every day andshowing them that even a 30-minute workout can be productive.
They said they are both looking forward to the next competition and Bob says, “I’m coming for Allie next time.I want a rematch.”
No matter what the reason is for starting, there is nobetter time than now to start your healthy lifestyle. Keepyour eyes open for news about our next wellness competition, coming soon!
COUCH TO 5K RUNNING CLASSThe Hamilton Area YMCA is excited to annouce the launchof a new running program: Couch to 5K! This program ismade for members age 13 years and older who want toget healthier and make it from their couches to hitting thepavement or treadmills for a run!
This 6-week class will be held on Mondays from 5:30 -6:30 p.m. beginning September 14 - October 19. Theclass will be led by our Wellness Director, Bethann Wittig.The fee is $30 and includes registration for our Run toRaise 5K!
Anyone who chooses to participate in Run to Raise will beon the “Couch to 5k” Team. Participants have the opportunity to fundraise in support of our Healthy LivingPrograms. Each participant who raises $100 or more willreceive at Run to Raise hoodie!
For more information, please contact Bethann Wittig at609.581.9622 ext. 104 or [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE! SPECIAL NIGHT FOR SPECIAL KIDS Mark your calendar for a night of food and cheer, as wegather to raise critical funds to support our SKOR (SpecialKids Organized Recreation) Program.
Thursday, September 24, 20156:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Hamilton Area YMCA Sawmill Branch
Since 1999, the Hamilton Area YMCA has been providingrecreational and social opportunities for individuals with disabilities throughout our community. Through SKOR,children and adults with special needs build self-confidence and social skills, form lasting friendships, andstrive to achieve their highest potential.
In addition to celebrating all the achievements of ourSKOR participants this year and sampling great foodand wine from local restaurants, we will also recognize Gregg Gates as the 2015 Maurice T. PerilliFriend of SKOR.
For sponsorship, silent auction, and ticket information,click here.
PRINCETON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: PREDIABETES WARNING SIGNS BY ANSU JOY, M.D.While more than 29 million Americans have type 2 diabetes, an additional 86 million – more than one inthree adults – develop a condition called prediabetes. Andwithout weight loss and moderate physical activity, 15 to30 percent of people with prediabetes will develop type 2diabetes within five years, according to the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention (CDC).
“Prediabetes is a condition in which your blood glucose(sugar) levels are higher than normal, but not so high asto be characterized as diabetes,” says Ansu Joy, M.D.,board certified in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, and internal medicine, and a member of themedical staff at University Medical Center of Princeton.
Blood sugar levels rise and fall throughout the day andvary depending on what you eat and your level of physicalactivity. They are controlled by insulin, a hormone produced by your pancreas that moves sugar from yourbloodstream into your cells to use as energy.
Certain factors can increase your chances of developingprediabetes. You are at greater risk if you: • Are age 45 or older• Have a family history of diabetes• Are overweight • Are physically inactive • Have high blood pressure• Have low HDL cholesterol and/or high triglycerides • Are a woman who has had gestational diabetes • Suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)• Are Non-Hispanic black, Hispanic, American Indian,• or Alaska Native
If you are concerned about your risk for prediabetes, talkto your doctor. In addition, be sure to go for an annualcheck up, which will likely include a blood test to measureyour blood sugar level.
Prediabetes does not typically cause any outward signsand symptoms. However, if left untreated it can progressto type 2 diabetes, a disease in which your pancreas nolonger makes enough insulin to control your glucose levels, allowing sugar to build up in your bloodstream.
Over time type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health complications such as heart disease, stroke, nerve andeye damage, and kidney disease.
Fortunately, prediabetes can normally be treated – andthe onset of type 2 diabetes delayed and even prevented– through lifestyle changes including losing weight, eatingright and staying active.
Click here to read more.
YMCA DIABETES PREVENTIONPROGRAMAbout one in three American adults have prediabetes. Weare giving you the tools you need to reduce your diabetesrisk and gain tools for healthy living through the YMCA’sDiabetes Prevention Program. The 12-month group-basedprogram consists of 16 one-hour, weekly sessions, followed by monthly sessions led by a trained lifestylecoach who facilitates a small group of people with similargoals.
Topics discussed include healthy eating, increasing physical activity, reducing stress, problem solving andmore. Program goals include: lose 7% of your bodyweight and gradually increasing your physical activity to150 minutes per week.
Click here for more information.
Y’S OWLS PRESCHOOL OPENINGIN SEPTEMBER!
Y’s Owls Preschool is a place ofdiscovery where each child is acknowledged as an individualwith his or her own feelings, needsand interests.
Our philosophy is to focus on helpingyour child reach his or her fullest potential.
Our program directors lead a qualified, experienced staffin implementing the Creative Curriculum. This curriculumprovides your child with a balance of structured and independent activities and builds the foundation for academic and social competence.
Families are an important part of our preschool community. Parents are encouraged to visit, volunteer andshare hobbies, occupations and traditions. Opportunitiesfor family involvement occur through parent meetings,parent workshops and special events.
Our Preschool programs are state-licensed and affordable; serving children ages 3 - 5 in the Hamilton area. Enrolled children benefit from:
• Kindergarten readiness• Healthy U preschool fitness and nutrition program• Large outdoor playground to enhance social and • physical development• Technology in the classroom, including an interactive • Starboard• FREE weekly swim lessons for children attending five • full days• Peanut/tree nut-free program environment• Children’s library• Music appreciation• Low teacher-child ratios, with highly qualified, caring • staff• CPR/First Aid trained staff on site at all times
For more information, please contact:Beverly [email protected] ext. 113
Rose [email protected] ext. 126
CREATE THE COVER CONTEST! The Hamilton Area YMCA program brochure is mailedto 60,000 households, and we are looking for a talented young person to design the cover of the December edition!
Illustrate how you can be SUPER at the YMCA byusing one of our three Areas of Focus: Youth Development, Healthy Living, or Social Responsibility.Or just show us what the Y means to you!
ENTRYComplete the entry form and return it to the Y. You cansubmit it at the front desk at our JKR Branch, give it toyour camp counselor or program instructor, or hand it toyour School Age care staffer. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ENTRY FORM.
ELIGIBILITYChildren ages thirteen (13) and under are encouraged toparticipate. Entries will be accepted until Wednesday,September 9.
WINNER SELECTIONThe top three (3) entries will be selected by a panel ofjudges. After that, voting will be open to the community!The three finalists will be on display at the YMCA table atSeptemberfest. You’ll need to stop at our table on Sunday,September 13 to vote!
PRIZESGrand Prize On top of having their artwork featured on the Decemberprogram brochure, the winner will receive a free YMCAbirthday party, an 8-week program membership and onesession of one (1) Enrichment, Instructional Sports, Artsand Humanities or Aquatics class.
2nd and 3rd Prize8-week program membership and one session of one (1)Enrichment, Instructional Sports, Arts and Humanities orAquatics class
QUESTIONSContact Julie Imbalzano at 609.581.9622 ext. 116 [email protected].
2014 WINNING DESIGN
